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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.81, 1,361.10 and 497.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.81, 1,361.10 and 497.24 is: 745.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.81 : 1,361.10 = 497.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.81/1,361.10 = 497.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.81x = 1,361.10 × 497.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.81x = 676,793.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,793.53/907.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.53

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